Illinois Education Association encourages districts to not make 'any rash decisions' on COVID protocols
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
The Illinois Education Association released a statement Tuesday encouraging school districts in the state to not make "any rash decisions" regarding COVID safety protocols until after the Appellate Court decision.
Some Park Ridge students walked through school hallway 'shouting obscenities' over mask mandate
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Some Maine South students, who are in opposition of the current mask mandate, walked through the school hallway shouting obscenities and some walked off campus during school hours Tuesday.
Parents say Queen of Martyrs principal was placed on administrative leave for making masks optional
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
“I have reached this determination as I perceive….as I have for some time now…that the social-emotional toll that continuing COVID protocols have taken on many of our students have become more toxic than the COVID virus itself,” said Principal Jacob 'Doc' Mathius.
Evergreen Park Catholic school principal on leave for making masks optional, parents say
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
The principal of an Evergreen Park Catholic school was put on administrative leave one day after sending a letter to school families notifying them of his decision to let the school go mask-optional, parents from the school said.
Glenview parents protest mask policy at the largest Catholic school in the Chicago Archdiocese
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
While Illinois public school mask mandates have been shot down by a downstate court, Catholic school mandates continue to draw protests.
Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory remains unchanged for sixth consecutive week
For the sixth consecutive week, no states or territories have been added or removed from Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
For the sixth consecutive week, no states or territories have been added or removed from Chicago's Covid-19 Travel Advisory, city health officials announced Tuesday.
Chicago-area high school students stage walkout after principal tells them to mask up for class or leave
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appeals school mask ruling
"Absent a stay, students, teachers, and other school employees will be further exposed to COVID-19, leading to additional and likely widespread transmission within schools and in the broader community, increased hospitalizations and deaths, and school staff shortages requiring full remote learning or even school closures," the appeal stated.
"Absent a stay, students, teachers, and other school employees will be further exposed to COVID-19, leading to additional and likely widespread transmission within schools and in the broader community, increased hospitalizations and deaths, and school staff shortages requiring full remote learning or even school closures," the appeal stated.
Chicago medical team will now come to your home
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Special Report: Chicago medical team will now come to your home
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Not sure if you have a cold or COVID? Well, you no longer need to run out to your doctor or buy an at-home test to answer that question.
Masks in Illinois schools: Some districts make it optional, while others still require they be worn
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Masks in Illinois schools: Districts in limbo after judge strikes down mask mandate
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Passionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night.
Doctors: Wear masks, no matter what courts say
Dr. Mike Alebich joined FOX 32 to talk about students wearing masks in school, despite courts that rule they don't have to.
Dr. Mike Alebich joined FOX 32 to talk about students wearing masks in school, despite courts that rule they don't have to.
Illinois restaurant owners push for federal money to save their businesses, jobs
On Monday, restaurant leaders delivered letters to senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, Governor JB Pritzker, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
On Monday, restaurant leaders delivered letters to senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, Governor JB Pritzker, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Attorney Patrick Walsh answers legal questions about masks in schools
The legal battle over masks in schools has some parents ripping their hair out. FOX 32's Tia Ewing speaks with attorney Patrick Walsh on what has happened in court so far and what could happen next.
The legal battle over masks in schools has some parents ripping their hair out. FOX 32's Tia Ewing speaks with attorney Patrick Walsh on what has happened in court so far and what could happen next.
Battle over masks in schools leaves many unsure what to do
The legal battle over masks in schools continues as parents and students wonder whether they'll have to wear masks to class on Tuesday. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has the latest.
The legal battle over masks in schools continues as parents and students wonder whether they'll have to wear masks to class on Tuesday. FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews has the latest.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars some schools from making students wear masks
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Reaction to a temporary restraining order barring Illinois public schools from enforcing mask mandates is drawing praise and criticism.
Illinois parents react to judge's ruling that bars schools from making students wear masks
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Chicago-area parents sounded off Monday regarding a downstate judge's decision to stop certain school districts from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schools
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
There was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts.
Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.